The Monticello Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Friday, the 17th of June, 2016, at the Zwingli Church in Monticello. Turnout on the beautiful summer day was fantastic, with 56 patient and kind people taking time out to donate blood. We appreciate the time and effort it takes to do this during the busy summer and just before the always exciting 4th of July holiday. Fifty-six collections were completed; 49 single pints and seven doubles.

Potential donors were waiting at the door before Noon, so the blood drive got off to a quick start and did not lag all day. The canteen was stocked wi...